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Percentage Rent Calculator

Retail rent complexity, simplified

Model percentage rent with natural and artificial breakpoints, gross sales projections, and multiple reconciliation methods for retail leases.

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Runs locally · Nothing is saved or sent to a server

The reality

Percentage rent calculations are surprisingly complex

What looks like a simple percentage of sales turns into a multi-variable calculation with breakpoints, exclusions, timing, and graduated tiers.

  1. Surprisingly complex math

    Percentage rent involves breakpoints, exclusions, reconciliation timing, and multi-tier rates. It's more than a simple percentage.

  2. Custom spreadsheets every time

    Retail leasing teams build one-off Excel models for every deal. Different analysts use different approaches.

  3. High stakes for retail landlords

    Percentage rent can be a significant portion of total revenue for retail properties. Getting the calculation wrong affects NOI.

Capabilities

What you can calculate

  1. Natural & artificial breakpoints

    Calculate both natural breakpoints (base rent / percentage) and negotiated artificial breakpoints.

  2. Gross sales projections

    Model percentage rent exposure across different gross sales scenarios to understand deal economics.

  3. Monthly vs. annual reconciliation

    Compare monthly percentage rent payments against annual reconciliation methods.

  4. Multi-tier scenarios

    Handle graduated percentage rates at different sales thresholds, common in larger retail deals.

  5. Exclusions modeling

    Factor in common sales exclusions: internet sales, employee discounts, returns, and service revenue.

  6. Effective rent analysis

    See total occupancy cost (base rent + percentage rent) as a percentage of projected gross sales.

At your service

Percentage rent, handled automatically

LeasePilot drafts complete percentage rent provisions with breakpoints, exclusions, and reconciliation schedules.